Eucommia Bark Thick (Eucommia ulmoides; Du Zhong) 5:1 Extract Po

Gutta-percha known as Du Zhong in China is commonly used in Chinese herbalism where it is considered to be one of the 50 fundamental herbs. It is considered to be an excellent tonic for the kidneys and liver and is thought to act specifically on the lower part of the body. Much interest has been aroused by Du Zhong's ability to reduce high blood pressure. In a clinical trial involving 119 people 46% of those treated with the herb showed a significant reduction in blood pressure. However it seems to have little effect in cases of severe hypertension. The stem bark is analgesic anticholesterolemic aphrodisiac depurative diuretic hepatic hypotensive sedative and tonic. Its use lowers blood pressure (the stir-fried bark is stronger than raw and a decoction is stronger than a tincture) and reduces the absorption of cholesterol. It is used in the treatment of impotence frequent urination lumbago weakness of the lower part of the body aching back and knees hypertension and threatened abortion. The flowers and the fruit are astringent. This is a potent 5 to 1 powdered extract meaning that one gram of extract is equal in potency to 5 grams of herb. This extract is packed in 2's nitrogen-flushed safety-sealed dispenser bottle a sample of which is pictured above. Plum Flower is one of the most distinguished herb houses in the world. This is a pure herbal product with no additives. Extracted from sulfur-free and chlorine-free herbs for superior quality. Manufactured in a low-temperature water extraction process to preserve herb integrity. Extracted essential oils are replenished for proper potency. Strict quality control testing to ensure microbiological and heavy metal safety. Only powdered herb added to maintain purity (no artificial fillers such as lactose cellulose or starch used). TLC (Thin-layer Chromatography) tested to guarantee product quality. Plum Flower takes great care to preserve delicate herbal oils which are first evaporated using either a water or water-alcohol base in a process that never exceeds 100° centigrade. Sealed vacuum chargers precisely control the temperature ensuring that none of the oils are lost. Cheaper high-temperature methods are common industry practice but these tend to burn off the vital oils. The facilities in Lanzhou and Guang Zhou China scientifically test each batch of herbs before during and after the processing to make sure that all the active ingredients are present. Herbs are also tested to ensure that the formulas surpass all FDA guidelines regarding heavy metals. Those herbs exported to the U.S. are voluntarily submitted to the FDA for approval. Finally batches are regularly sent out for quality control testing in third-party labs to double-ensure that Plum Flower products are 100% free of pharmaceuticals preservatives and dyes. The Lanzhou and Guang Zhou factories are so clean they are certified by the Australian Government’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (GMP). These standards surpass any of the FDA and are considered the highest for any government agency in the world.